Tango Empanadas opened a second trailer on Atkinson Drive across from Ala Moana, bringing its empanadas, loaded fries and Argentine sweets from Kahuku to Honolulu crowds.

Everbowl is soft-opening a second Oʻahu location in Pearl City and will give away roughly 300 free açaí bowls tonight; full service begins tomorrow.

Roy Yamaguchi will open Ocean House at the Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort & Spa in Lihue on June 8, 2026, as the property undergoes a redesign.

Tokyo’s MENSHO opens its first Hawaiʻi restaurant at Ka Makana Aliʻi in Kapolei with island-exclusive ramen and an opening-day blessing. Limited totes go to early buyers.

A retro bowling alley, new gallery and refreshed grill have opened in Lānaʻi City, widening visitor options and offering new local job opportunities. Resort shuttles are bringing guests into town.

Flair in Kaka'ako has reopened with a farm‑to‑table menu and Mother's Day brunch and dinner set for May 10. Reservations and happy hour details are available online.

Vincent Pōhaku left an auto‑glass business to grow Drip Studio into a larger Fort Street Mall cafe focused on pour‑overs and matcha. The move expanded tasting events and seating.

Chef Adam Gilbert and partner Chris Natale have reopened Fairway Tavern inside the Ewa Villages clubhouse, reviving a six‑year vacancy with plantation‑style plates and community pricing.

Tonkatsu Tamafuji has moved downstairs at Hee Hing Plaza in Kapahulu, expanding to roughly 75 seats and accepting walk-ins for April. The menu remains the same favorites.

Ala Moana's MF Burger Shop quietly landed next to Jugo Life, serving double‑wagyu smashburgers and beef‑tallow fries from a tiny weekly pop‑up. Preorders and dates appear on Instagram.

Kooks Coffee rolled a second cart into Kakaʻako while keeping its UH Mānoa trailer, serving playful drinks like Nanner Bread, Ubae Watch and plant-based Rockers.

Istanbul Hawaii rolled out luxury spring dishes while Taco Rice opened a Kalākaua takeout window. Fancy French Cakes is taking online preorders for classic pastries.

Kapolei’s first Sonic Drive‑In has entered inspections. The $2.6M build could open early 2026 and bring Sonic’s carhop service and more than 100 jobs to West Oʻahu.